New resources to help conductors and their choirs make plans to return to singing and work their way through the Government guidelines are now available on our website. Posted: Tue 08th September 2020 | Read More
UPDATE: see our new practical considerations for conductors and choirs to help you plan your way back to singing. Revised guidance for the Performing Arts has been published by the DCMS on 14 August. The good news is that the guidelines now confirm that non-professionals can now take part in singing activity, whilst keeping to the current social distancing guidelines. Posted: Fri 14th August 2020 | Read More
Join us for our first ever Virtual Choral Leaders' Festival! We're delighted to be holding a series of online webinars and workshops from 4th to 6th September for everyone leading singing. Posted: Wed 05th August 2020 | Read More
The long awaited guidance for the Performing Arts has now been published by the DCMS and we welcome this start to getting the performing arts back up and running again. Posted: Sat 11th July 2020 | Read More
ABCD has submitted evidence to the DCMS regarding the effect of COVID19 on the arts and on choral music in particular and as part of Singing Network UK is advocating for the safe return of group singing with the UK government. Posted: Mon 22nd June 2020 | Read More
Choral music at its most vibrant will fill the splendid Duke’s Hall at London’s Royal Academy of Music throughout the weekend of 2-3 November 2024 as singers and conductors from the UK and around the world collaborate in an international celebration of the choral arts.
We can't wait to welcome delegates to Reading for our 38th Annual Convention. Book your place now and join us for a weekend of repertoire, inspiration and the chance to spend time with colleagues. Don't forget that our Early Bird discount ends on 16 September!
Almost 40 major music sector organisations, networks and individuals are calling for ‘voice’ to be added to the eligible instruments, so that choirs can claim Orchestra Tax Relief.
The National Youth Choir is launching a one-year bespoke training programme for two young musicians from backgrounds that are under-represented in choral music.
